Physicians who are not US Citizens or Permanent Residents must have a valid work authorization, on a J-1 Visa. All J-1 Visas are sponsored by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates. No other visas are accepted for training at UNM in Graduate Medical Education. This requirement is consistent with the AAMC guidelines for Graduate Medical Education Programs. Houseofficers who are unable to obtain initial sponsorship of a J-1 Visa through the ECFMG within thirty (30) days of their start date may be released from the training program. Eligibility for training at UNM does not guarantee future eligibility for granting of an unrestricted professional license by the New Mexico Medical Board.
University of New Mexico sponsored program participate in the National Residency Match Program and other specialty matches to fill their positions. UNM is an equal opportunity employer and makes selections based on preparedness, ability, aptitude, academic credentials, communication skills and personal qualities such as motivation and integrity. Programs do not discriminate with regard to sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, ancestry or medical conditions or ACGME required status.